Burns Supper

We're bringing a brilliant Burns Night back to Stirling

Just as Rabbie returned to Stirling on more than one occasion, so Stirling Castle's unique Burns Supper returns on Thursday 25 January 2018. This exclusive black tie event will be held in the incredible setting of the castle’s Great Hall. Built for James IV, it’s one of the most atmospheric rooms in Scotland.

And it’s here you’ll be greeted with sparkling wine and haggis canapés, before enjoying a 4 course feast fit for a king. Plus traditional Burns Supper readings, including the world Tam O’Shanter champion, and stirring music. Not to mention a dram or two. It’s an unrivalled way to celebrate the Bard’s return, and the perfect way to treat your clients and staff to an unforgettable night.

Speakers include: Len Murray, Des Clarke (MC & Toast to the Lassies) and Susie Chown witb musical performances from Gnoss Duo with Josie Duncan, the Royal Burgh of Stirling Pipe Band and the Lone Piper.

Date: Thursday 25 January 2018

Time: 7pm for 7.30pm, carriages at midnight

Dress code: Black tie

Cost: £2100 per table of ten (+vat)

Places are limited to contact our Corporate Events team on 0131 668 8686 or email functions@hes.scot to book.

Castle Secrets

It is widely rumoured that James V would swap his riches for rags and sneak out of the castle to the old town of Stirling where he would mingle with his subjects posing as the guid man of Ballengeigh.

Castle Secrets

Secret binary code was discovered on one of the Stirling Heads that turned out to be musical notes to a long lost requiem from the 16th Century. Visitors can hear the music in the royal palace today.

Castle Secrets

The phrase “pushing the boat out” is thought to have been coined in relation to the extravagant celebrations held at the castle for Prince Henry’s baptism in 1594 when a full-size boat featuring live mermaids and shooting cannons was used to serve the fish course.

Castle Secrets

Nine skeletons dating from 1200-1400s were unearthed in a long-lost royal chapel in 2008. It is thought they must have been people of stature to have been buried within the castle. Visitors can come face to face with 2 of the skeletons in the castle exhibition.

Castle Secrets

Research carried out in 2011 revealed that King Arthur’s round table may well have been hidden beneath the historic King’s Knot that sits below the castle. Writers including John Barbour and Sir David Lindsay have linked the landmark to the legend of King Arthur for more than six centuries.